Srimad Ramayana Tattva Deepika- (58) Ba:la Ka:nda

November 5, 2002

Srimathe: Ramanujayanamaha!

Jeeyar Thiruvadigale Saranam!!

Sri Rama sensed Sugreeva’s fears. So he showed yet another proof of his

strength. Sugreeva said to Rama, “Seven trees are there. When Vali shook one

tree, the leaves on it used to fall off. It stood bare without a single leaf on

it”. Sri Rama took out an arrow from his quiver, took aim on his bow and shot

it. The arrow pierced through the trunks of all the seven trees, went through a

mountain near them, went into the earth and returned to his quiver. Sugreeva was

shocked. He was convinced and became very sure of SriRama’s strength. He went

along with Sri Rama to Kishkindha town, which was like a den, in between the

mountains, to call Vali for battle.

Sugreeva was gold in colour. Of late, that complexion has deteriorated due to

his problems. But now he became his original self again because of the support

he gained of his association with Rama. He went to Kishkindha and roared in a

majestic voice, inviting Vali for war. There was a marked difference in his tone

this time. This irritated Vali and he came out. Tha:ra who earlier heard in

detail about Sri Rama from Angada was perturbed and dissuaded Vali from going to

war. But he persuaded her saying that Sri Rama being a ‘dha:rmika:gre:sara’

would never hurt or kill him for he had not committed any crime in his regard.

SriRama had a complete knowledge of the intricacies of dharma. Knowing that in a

war killing even from behind a tree is not against dharma, Rama killed Vali with

a single arrow. If the first arrow had gone waste then when it comes to fighting

with Vali standing in front of him the opponents strength will go to Vali.

Considering that boon, to keep up the word given to Sugreeva; as it is not

adharma to punish the ill-doer and it is justified in hunting to kill an animal

from behind a tree, SriRama killed Vali. SriRama established Sugreeva’s kingdom.

To be continued.....

Jai srimannarayana, Ramanujamma Mudumbai Ramanuja Dasi

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